The Bostonians (1984)

Suffragette Vanessa Redgrave and Southern lawyer Christopher Reeve vie for the attentions and affections of Madeleine Potter the allegedly charismatic daughter of a faith healer. Aside from being rather slow, the biggest problem with the film is that there is nothing enthralling about Potter’s character and her only trait seems to be the inability to make decisions on her own. It makes one wonder why either of the other main characters gives a wit as to what she does with her life. Reeve is thoroughly dislikable a misogynist who just wants to marry Potter and get her barefoot and pregnant for all her livelong days. Redgrave is ethereal, but she seems mostly motivated to further her cause even if while she shows actual love for Potter.

Oscar Nominations: Best Actress in a Leading Role; Best Costume Design